US11274022B2 - Pantograph assembly for lift truck - Google Patents
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- Embodiments relate to the field of material handling vehicles, such as fork lifts and pallet trucks.
- Industrial vehicles such as forklift trucks, end-riders, center-riders, pallet trucks, walkies, and the like, may include a pair of forks configured to engage a pallet.
- the pallet may include one or more openings into which the forks are inserted prior to moving the pallet, and each opening may include upper and lower surfaces that provide stability to the pallet.
- Double-deep pallet stacking has become a popular stacking method in warehouses, production facilities, and other places where space is limited. The double-deep method of storing various pallets and materials increases efficiency by maximizing space utilization and improving the storage density. This reduces the operational costs and increases productivity significantly.
- standard forklifts are ill suited to accessing the back row of double-deep stacked goods.
- One approach to addressing this problem is the use of a pantograph or reach forklift, which allows the forks to be moved longitudinally toward the back row of a double-deep or even triple-deep stack.
- a pantograph forklift is designed with a scissor reach mechanism that allows the operator to lift, reach, and place various loads with less effort.
- One of the main advantages of the pantograph forklift is its capability to lift and reach pallets in narrow and tight places where space is extremely limited. With compact and unique design, the pantograph forklift is ideal for handling all types of pallets, including those with low-profile openings.
- the pantograph assembly for use on a vehicle, such as a fork lift.
- the pantograph assembly includes a mast carriage assembly that has a trunnion cross-member and a trunnion shaft coupled to the trunnion cross-member.
- the pantograph assembly further includes a fork carriage assembly and a pantograph mechanism.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a first pair of arms having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotably coupled to the trunnion shaft and the second end slidably coupled to the fork carriage assembly.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a second pair of arms, having a first end and a second end, the first end slidably coupled to the mast carriage assembly and the second end pivotably coupled to the fork carriage assembly.
- the pantograph assembly for use on a vehicle, such as a fork lift.
- the pantograph assembly includes a mast carriage assembly that has a trunnion cross-member and a trunnion shaft coupled to the trunnion cross-member.
- the pantograph assembly further includes a fork carriage assembly and a pantograph mechanism.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a first pair of inner arms having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotably coupled to the trunnion shaft.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a first pair of outer arms, having a first end and a second end, the first end slidably coupled to the mast carriage assembly.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a second pair of inner arms having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotably coupled to the second end of the first pair of outer arms and the second end slidably coupled to the fork carriage assembly.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a second pair of outer arms, having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotably coupled to the second end of the first pair of inner arms and the second end pivotably coupled to the fork carriage assembly.
- FIG. 1 is a front left exploded isometric view illustrating an example pantograph assembly with the pantograph mechanism in an extended position.
- FIG. 2 is a front left isometric view illustrating the example pantograph assembly of FIG. 1 with the pantograph mechanism in an extended position.
- FIG. 3 is a front left isometric view illustrating the example pantograph assembly of FIG. 1 with the pantograph mechanism in a fully retracted position.
- FIG. 4 is a left side view illustrating the example pantograph assembly of FIG. 1 with the pantograph mechanism in an extended position.
- FIG. 5 is a left side view illustrating the example pantograph assembly of FIG. 1 with the pantograph mechanism in a fully retracted position.
- FIG. 6 is a front view (looking back towards the operator) illustrating the example pantograph assembly of FIG. 1 with the pantograph mechanism in a fully retracted position.
- FIG. 7 is a rear view (looking forward from an operator's perspective) illustrating the example pantograph assembly with the pantograph mechanism in a fully retracted position.
- FIG. 8 is a close up exploded isometric view illustrating an example trunnion assembly of a pantograph assembly.
- FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view of the example trunnion assembly of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 9B is a top view illustrating components of the example trunnion assembly of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 10 is right cutaway view illustrating components of the example trunnion assembly of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 11 is a close up isometric view illustrating an example wear plate for the pantograph assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 12 is a left front isometric view illustrating an example double reach pantograph assembly with the pantograph mechanism in an extended position.
- FIG. 13 is a left front isometric view illustrating the example double reach pantograph assembly of FIG. 12 with the pantograph mechanism in a fully retracted position.
- FIG. 14 is a side elevation simplified view illustrating hydraulic circuit components equipped to an example vehicle and the example pantograph assembly of FIG. 1 .
- Coupled may mean that two or more elements are in direct physical or electrical contact. However, “coupled” may also mean that two or more elements are not in direct contact with each other, but yet still cooperate or interact with each other.
- a phrase in the form “A/B” or in the form “A and/or B” means (A), (B), or (A and B).
- a phrase in the form “at least one of A, B, and C” means (A), (B), (C), (A and B), (A and C), (B and C), or (A, B and C).
- a phrase in the form “(A)B” means (B) or (AB) that is, A is an optional element.
- a pantograph assembly for use on vehicle, such as a lift vehicle.
- the pantograph assembly can be discussed as three different parts that are coupled together to form the pantograph assembly, namely the mast carriage assembly, the pantograph mechanism, and the fork carriage assembly.
- a pantograph assembly includes a mast carriage assembly that is capable of being coupled to a mast of a lift vehicle. Movement of the mast carriage assembly relative to the mast moves the pantograph assembly upwards and downwards relative to the lift vehicle.
- hydraulic systems are provided on the mast and/or lift vehicle to provide lift for the mast carriage assembly.
- the mast carriage assembly includes a trunnion cross-member and a trunnion shaft that is coupled to the trunnion cross-member.
- the trunnion shaft is used and/or configured to couple the pantograph mechanism to the carriage assembly.
- the mast carriage assembly includes two spaced apart vertical mast carriage supports having a top end and a bottom end that are coupled at their respective tops to the trunnion cross member.
- a mast carriage assembly includes a plurality of rollers, for example coupled to exterior faces or sides of the vertical mast carriage supports. The rollers are configured to fit within guides or channels of the mast and facilitate vertical movement of the mast carriage assembly and hence the pantograph assembly with respect to the remainder of the lift vehicle.
- the pantograph assembly includes a primary hydraulic integrated circuit coupled to a rear side of the trunnion cross-member.
- a primary hydraulic integrated circuit coupled to a rear side of the trunnion cross-member.
- operator visibility is increased and mast carriage assembly height is decreased which are desirable attributes for a lift vehicle.
- Increasing operator visibility may increase productivity, that is, an operator who can see better may be able to work more efficiently.
- the placement of the primary hydraulic integrated circuit in this position allows for easy access, for example greatly increasing the efficiency of maintenance and inspection.
- the pantograph assembly includes a set of nylon shrink wrapped hydraulic hoses.
- the set of nylon shrink wrapped hydraulic hoses includes a plurality of hydraulic hoses bundled together with a shrink wrap sheath, for example, pairs of hoses bundled together. Coupling the hoses in pairs, or more, may reduce the propensity of the hoses to bend off axis, that is, such wrapping may facilitate maintaining the hose layout configuration as the pantograph extends and retracts.
- the pantograph assembly may include a secondary hydraulic integrated circuit, and possibly additional hydraulic circuits depending upon the specific requirements of a given implementation.
- the pantograph assembly includes a pantograph mechanism.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a first pair of arms, which in some examples are inner arms.
- the first pair of arms have a first end and a second end, where the first end is pivotably coupled to the trunnion shaft and the second end is slidably coupled to the fork carriage assembly.
- the first pair of arms includes a slider at the second end, and the slider is received in a guide channel in the fork carriage assembly.
- the pantograph mechanism includes a second pair of arms, which in some examples are outer arms.
- the second pair of arms have a first end and a second end, where the first end is slidably coupled to the mast carriage assembly and the second end is pivotably coupled to the fork carriage assembly.
- the second pair of arms include a slider at the first end, and the slider is received in a guide channel in the vertical mast carriage support.
- the guide channel in the vertical mast carriage support includes an optional removable and/or replaceable, for example, exchangeable, wear plate.
- the optional wear plate is meant to take the pressure and thus wear associated with the sliders, and in particular when the pantograph assembly is being actuated under load. By including a wear plate that can be replaced the life of the vertical mast carriage support can be substantially extended.
- the guide channel is generally C-shaped (when looking down the channel) and includes a back edge and a front edge.
- a wear plate may be reversibly coupled to the back edge of the guide channel, for example, with fasteners, a wear plate may be reversibly coupled to the front edge of the guide channel, or a wear plate may be reversibly coupled to the back edge of the guide channel and to the front edge of the guide channel. In embodiments, the wear plate only extends partially up the guide channel where the sliders would be in contact during movement.
- the guide channel in the fork carriage assembly is substantially linear and has a centerline vertically inline with a centerline of the upper pivot point of the fork carriage frame where the second ends of the second pair of arms is pivotably coupled.
- each one of the first pair of spaced apart arms is pivotably coupled to one of the second pair of spaced apart arms.
- each of the first pair of arms is positioned laterally inwardly from the respective second pair of arms.
- the first pair of arms includes at least one cross-member extending laterally between and coupled to the first pair of arms.
- the pair of first arms is structurally coupled together by the at least one cross-member disposed between the pair of first arms.
- the at least one cross-member provides both mounting surfaces and structural reinforcement for the pantograph extension mechanism.
- the pantograph extension mechanism further includes a hydraulic ram that is pivotably coupled at a first end to the trunnion cross member and pivotably coupled at a second end to the at least one cross-member.
- the trunnion cross-member includes a trunnion cradle for receiving the trunnion shaft therein.
- the trunnion cross-member may have one centrally located trunnion cradle, or two trunnion cradles laterally spaced apart for receiving and/or holding the trunnion shaft.
- a trunnion cradle includes a location bore configured to accept a trunnion shaft location pin.
- the location bore is substantially transverse to a long axis of the trunnion shaft, which itself runs transverse to the front to back axis of the lift vehicle.
- the pantograph assembly further includes a trunnion shaft location pin.
- the trunnion shaft is notched to allow for placement of the trunnion shaft location pin in the notch.
- the location bore passes through the bottom of the trunnion cradle such that a location pin placed in the location bore would protrude into a bore of the trunnion cradle. Placement of the location pin in the notch of the trunnion shaft while the location pin is inserted constrains lateral and rotational motion of the trunnion shaft with respect to the trunnion cross-member, for example.
- the pantograph assembly further includes an adjustable trunnion cap (preferably, one for each trunnion cradle) that is configured to couple the trunnion shaft to the trunnion cross-member, for example by aligning with a trunnion cradle.
- the trunnion cap together with the trunnion cradle, forms a bore, such as a line bore, for receiving the trunnion shaft.
- a trunnion cap may be elongate such that it spans the width of the trunnion shaft and can be tightened to the trunnion cross member.
- an adjustable trunnion cap includes two ovoid through bores at either end configured to receive a fastener, wherein the ovoid through bores are oversized for the fastener, thus allowing the adjustable trunnion cap to move as the fasteners are tightened.
- the trunnion shaft location pin is retained by at least one fastener coupling the adjustable trunnion cap to the trunnion cross-member.
- the trunnion cap includes a clearance between the underside (semicircular portion) of the trunnion cap and the trunnion shaft, such that the fasteners that are used to secure the trunnion cap and trunnion shaft are not loaded in shear when the pantograph mechanism is under load.
- This configuration improves the durability of the joint.
- the location bore runs from the front of the trunnion cross-member at least partially toward the back, in other words it is not a through bore but passes through a bore for at least one of the fasteners used to tighten a trunnion cap, typically one located toward the front of the trunnion cross-member.
- the trunnion shaft location pin fits within the location bore and behind a tightened fastener used to tighten a trunnion cap such that insertion of the fastener holds the locator pin in place.
- the pantograph assembly further includes a fork carriage assembly to which forks of a lift vehicle, such as a forklift, can be coupled, hung, or otherwise attached.
- the fork carriage assembly includes a fork tilting assembly.
- the fork tilting assembly includes a fork carriage frame, a fork tilt cross-member, and a pair of lateral spaced apart tilt arms. The pair of lateral spaced apart tilt arms have an upper and a lower end where the upper end is pivotably coupled to the fork carriage frame and the lower end is coupled to the tilt cross-member.
- the fork tilting assembly includes a tilt hydraulic ram coupled at a rear end to the fork carriage frame and coupled at a front end to the tilt cross-member. Actuation of the tilt hydraulic ram pushes the tilt cross-member causing the fork tilting assembly to tilt.
- a multiple reach pantograph assembly for example a double reach pantograph assembly.
- Multiple reach pantographs assemblies are particularly useful in double-deep racking application, and in particular to reach the back rows of such stacks.
- the pantograph assembly according to such embodiments includes a mast carriage assembly and a fork carriage assembly.
- the main difference between a single reach pantograph assembly as described above and a multiple reach pantograph assembly is the inclusion of additional sets of arms to the multiple reach pantograph mechanism.
- a double pantograph extension mechanism incudes a first pair of laterally spaced apart inner arms having first ends that are pivotably coupled the to the mast carriage assembly. Each of the first pair of inner arms has a second end.
- the double pantograph extension mechanism further includes a first pair of laterally spaced outer arms having first ends slidably coupled to the guide channels or tracks of the vertical mast carriage supports as described above. Each of the first pair of outer arms has a second end.
- the double pantograph extension mechanism incudes a second pair of laterally spaced apart inner arms having first ends that are pivotably coupled to the second ends of the first pair of outer arms. Each of the second pair of laterally spaced apart inner arms has a second end that includes a slider that travels in a corresponding track formed on the fork carriage assembly as described above.
- the double pantograph extension mechanism further includes a second pair of laterally spaced outer arms having first ends pivotably coupled to the second ends of the first pair of inner arms.
- Each of the second pair of laterally spaced apart outer arms has a second end pivotably coupled to the fork carriage assembly.
- pantograph assembly for a lift vehicle and various components and features of the pantograph assembly will be described.
- the pantograph assembly 10 includes a mast carriage assembly 120 , a pantograph mechanism 140 , and a fork carriage assembly 180 .
- the mast carriage assembly 120 is configured to be coupled to the mast portion of a lift vehicle for vertical movement along the mast. Movement of the mast carriage assembly 120 relative to the mast (not shown) moves the pantograph assembly 10 upwards and downwards relative to the lift vehicle, and typically the floor that the lift vehicle is resting on. Hydraulic systems on the mast and/or lift vehicle, described below, lift the mast carriage assembly 120 , and hence the pantograph mechanism 140 and fork carriage assembly 180 , based on input from an operator.
- the mast carriage assembly 120 includes two facing vertical mast carriage supports 124 that are spaced apart and run substantially parallel to each other.
- the vertical mast carriage supports 124 are generally C-shaped in cross section with the facing sides of the vertical mast carriage supports 124 including guide channels or tracks 125 , the purpose of which will become apparent.
- the vertical mast carriage supports 124 are coupled at their respective bottoms by a bottom cross member 126 and at the top by a trunnion cross member 128 .
- the trunnion cross member 128 and features therein will be discussed at length below (see FIGS. 8-10 and accompanying text).
- the vertical mast carriage supports 124 , the bottom cross member 126 , and the trunnion cross member 128 form a rigid torsion box that provides pivot points and guide channels 125 for the pantograph mechanism 140 .
- Located on the exterior or sides of the vertical mast carriage supports 124 that face away from each other are a plurality of rollers 122 .
- the rollers 122 are configured to fit within guide channels or tracks of the mast (not shown) and facilitate vertical movement of mast carriage assembly 120 with respect to the mast of the lift vehicle.
- the trunnion cross member 128 is multifunctional in that it provides rigidity to the mast carriage assembly 120 , trunnion cradles 130 for mounting the pantograph mechanism 140 , and a location to mount hydraulic integrated circuit 132 .
- the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 By mounting the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 on the rearward facing or back (toward the lift vehicle) side of the mast carriage assembly 120 , and specifically trunnion cross member 128 , operator visibility is increased, when compared to existing pantograph designs.
- the placement of the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 in this position allows for easy access, for example, greatly increasing the efficiency of maintenance and inspection.
- an electronic controller 192 and a hydraulic junction 194 are coupled to the mast carriage assembly 120 back side. Placement of such components on the back side of mast carriage assembly 120 , for example, in the locations shown or other suitable locations, provides for ease of inspection and servicing without removing the mast carriage assembly 120 from the mast.
- the pantograph assembly 10 further includes a pantograph mechanism 140 for effecting horizontal movement of the fork carriage assembly 180 relative to the mast carriage assembly 120 .
- the fork carriage assembly 180 is positionable in a fully retracted position as shown in FIG. 3 an extended position as shown in FIG. 2 , or in any intermediate position between the fully refracted and extended positions as desired by the operator.
- the pantograph mechanism 140 incudes a first pair of laterally spaced apart inner arms 142 having first ends 144 that are pivotably mounted to a trunnion shaft 145 .
- the trunnion shaft 145 is mounted to the mast carriage assembly 120 in trunnion cradles 130 of the trunnion cross member 128 .
- One purpose of the trunnion cross member 128 is to comprise suitable structure for receiving and retaining a trunnion shaft 145 . While trunnion cradles 130 are illustrated, a single, centrally-located trunnion cradle, or other suitable attachment structure, may be used to mount the pantograph mechanism 140 via a trunnion shaft 145 to the trunnion cross member 128 .
- the trunnion shaft 145 is held in the trunnion cradles 130 with adjustable trunnion caps 134 .
- the first pair of inner arms 142 have second ends 146 that that are slidably coupled to the fork carriage assembly 180 with sliders 147 .
- the first pair of inner arms 142 include a first cross-member 148 extending laterally between and coupled to the first pair of inner arms 142 and a second cross-member 150 that extends laterally between and coupled to the first pair of inner arms 142 .
- the second cross-member 150 is spaced apart from the first cross-member 148 .
- the first cross-member 148 and the second cross-member 150 provide both mounting surfaces and structural reinforcement for the pantograph mechanism 140 .
- the pantograph mechanism 140 further includes a second pair of laterally spaced apart, or outer, arms 152 having first ends 154 slidably coupled to the guide channels or tracks 125 of the vertical mast carriage supports 124 of the mast carriage assembly 120 with sliders 155 .
- the sliders 155 slide within the guide channels or tracks 125 of the vertical mast carriage supports 124 .
- the guide channels 125 include optional wear plates 127 , which are discussed later with respect to FIG. 11 .
- the slider 155 may be round and may able to rotate, for example as a roller. Other shapes, such as square and/or rotational fixed sliders are also contemplated.
- Each of the second pair of laterally spaced apart outer arms 152 has a second end 156 pivotably coupled to vertical supports 181 of the fork carriage assembly 180 .
- the centerline sliders 155 and/or the guide channels or tracks 125 are in vertical alignment with the centerline of the trunnion shaft 145 .
- the first pair of laterally spaced inner arms 142 is pivotably connected to the second pair of laterally spaced outer arms 152 at their respective midpoints 158 , within suitable tolerances.
- the pantograph mechanism 140 further includes a hydraulic ram 160 that is pivotably coupled at a first end 162 (best seen in FIGS. 4 and 7 ) to the trunnion cross member 128 and pivotably coupled at a second end 164 to the second cross member 150 at pivot point 168 .
- the second ends 146 of the first pair of laterally spaced inner arms 142 each include a slider 147 that travels in a corresponding first track 182 formed on the fork carriage assembly 180 .
- the sliders 147 may be round and may be rotatable, for example, as a roller. Other shapes, such as square and/or rotationally fixed sliders are also contemplated.
- the track 182 is generally straight and runs vertically and the centerline of the sliders 147 and/or guide channels or tracks 182 is in vertical alignment with the pivotal connection of the second ends 156 of the second pair of laterally spaced apart outer arms 152 and of the vertical support 181 of the fork carriage assembly 180 . This inline geometry allows the fork carriage assembly 180 to remain relatively level as the pantograph mechanism 140 is extended and/or retracted.
- the pantograph assembly 10 further includes a fork carriage assembly 180 , which is configured to couple to forks or other suitable implement (for example a barrel handler) for lifting and/or moving various goods, including palletized goods.
- the fork carriage assembly 180 includes fork tilting assembly 184 , which at one end is pivotably attached to the vertical supports 181 of the fork carriage assembly 180 at pivot points 186 .
- the two vertical supports 181 are coupled by an upper cross member 183 , which extends between the vertical supports 181 .
- the fork tilting assembly 184 is coupled to a tilting hydraulic unit 188 with a cross-member 185 . Actuation of the tilting hydraulic unit 188 by an operator allows the fork tilting assembly 184 to be actively tilted from vertical (forwards or backwards) which may be useful in guiding, picking up, or placing a load.
- the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 is coupled to one or more hydraulically powered mechanisms fitted to various components of the pantograph assembly 10 .
- the fork tilting assembly 184 as described above, is coupled to tilting hydraulic unit 188 , via one or more hydraulic hoses 302 .
- the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 is further coupled to the pantograph extension mechanism, to allow the pantograph mechanism 140 to be selectively extended or retracted.
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 is coupled to hydraulic ram 160 , by one or more hydraulic hoses (not shown), which may be similar in construction to hydraulic hoses 302 .
- hydraulic ram 160 is pivotably coupled to second cross member 150 .
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 may be coupled to hydraulic junction 194 in various embodiments, such as via hoses 308 , for transmission of hydraulic fluid from a central pump or reservoir (not shown). Hydraulic junction 194 may be employed to avoid an unacceptably sharp bend to the hydraulic hoses that would otherwise be subject to excessive wear or create a point of failure in the hoses. Other hydraulically powered mechanisms to operate various implementation-specific functions or accessories may also be connected to the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 .
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 near the top of the mast carriage assembly 120 allows the hydraulic hoses 302 to be routed through the center of the pantograph mechanism 140 , as seen in FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- This routing can provide a relatively direct path to the coupled hydraulic components, which can improve efficiency, reduce hose wear, and save costs by not requiring unnecessarily long hoses.
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 may act as a manifold, distributing pressurized hydraulic fluid to the various coupled hydraulic components.
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 may act as a switching body, receiving pressurized fluid and selectively supplying it to the hydraulic components as commanded by electronic controller 192 .
- Hydraulic junction 194 in addition to acting to position coupled hydraulic hoses for proper routing, may also provide a point for electronic controller 192 to monitor various parameters of the hydraulic fluid, e.g. temperature, flow, pressure, condition, contaminant levels, etc.
- hydraulic junction may offer selective switching of hydraulic fluid, or may divert the flow of hydraulic fluid back to the supply (e.g. the vehicle), to allow hydraulic integrated circuit 132 to be depressurized, such as if hydraulic integrated circuit 132 requires servicing, or for deactivation of any hydraulic components coupled to the pantograph assembly 10 .
- electronic controller 192 may be coupled to hydraulic integrated circuit 132 , hydraulic junction 194 , or both, such as with a wiring harnesses 304 and 306 . As can be seen in FIG. 7 , electronic controller 192 is electrically connected to hydraulic junction 194 with wiring harness 304 , and to hydraulic integrated circuit 132 with wiring harness 306 . Electronic controller 192 may include additional connections or terminals to allow subsequent adding and controlling of optional accessories or other components of or attached to the pantograph mechanism 10 .
- Electronic controller 192 may perform various functions with hydraulic integrated circuit 132 and hydraulic junction 194 , such as actuating the circuits to extend or retract the pantograph mechanism 140 , tilting the fork tilting assembly 184 , monitoring the condition of hydraulic fluid in hydraulic integrated circuit 132 and hydraulic junction 194 , determining which hydraulic line is pressurized for selective actuation of one or more of coupled accessories described above (e.g. hydraulic ram, tilt functions, etc.), determining if a fault or malfunction has occurred, and/or performing other control and/or monitoring operations.
- Electronic controller 192 similar to hydraulic integrated circuit 132 , may be secured at or near the top of the mast carriage assembly 120 .
- Electronic controller 192 may be positioned on the back side, e.g.
- electronic controller 192 may be coupled to the mast carriage assembly 120 just below the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 , such as to the underside of trunnion cross member 128 , or to the side of one of the vertical mast carriage supports 124 .
- the electronic controller 192 may be coupled to the top of trunnion cross member 128 , proximate to the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 , or in another place that facilitates ease of servicing of the electronic controller 192 , similar to the positioning of the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 .
- the trunnion assembly 30 includes the trunnion shaft 145 , which is pivotably coupled to the first pair of first, or inner, arms 142 .
- the trunnion assembly 30 further includes adjustable trunnion caps 134 which are coupled to the trunnion cross member 128 with fasteners 135 .
- the trunnion shaft 145 sits down and seats into the trunnion cradles 130 .
- the trunnion caps 134 are adjustable such that they can contact a bearing 300 (having an outer race 305 and an inner race 310 ) in an arm 142 (pivotably coupling the first end 144 of the arm 142 to the trunnion shaft 145 ) prior to, and after, tightening the fasteners 135 .
- the holes 134 a that pass through the trunnion caps 134 are ovoid and have a length L that is longer than the diameter of a fastener 135 .
- Providing oversized holes 134 a permits the trunnion cap 134 to be set on the trunnion cradle 130 and slid into position such that an edge of the trunnion cap 134 contacts the inner race 310 of bearing 300 without requiring precise alignment between two holes that are approximately the same size as a fastener 135 . Therefore, tightening the fasteners 135 does not cause the trunnion caps 134 to shift from the position adjacent the inner race 310 of bearing 300 .
- Contacting the trunnion caps 134 with the inner race 310 of bearing 300 inhibits side-to-side movement of the pantograph mechanism 140 with respect to the mast carriage assembly 120 .
- the second end 156 of outer arm 152 is shown in the fully retracted position.
- the present inventors discovered that allowing clearance, or movement, between the trunnion shaft 145 and the aperture formed when the trunnion cap 134 is secured to the trunnion cradle 130 provides a freer, that is, prone to less binding, trunnion assembly 30 . Therefore, the trunnion assembly 30 includes sufficient clearance between some of the components such that the trunnion assembly 30 does not bind, for example, when loads on the pantograph assembly 10 are unevenly distributed side-to-side.
- Such clamping and contact between the trunnion shaft 145 and the trunnion cap 134 inhibits imparting a shearing force on the fasteners 135 when the pantograph assembly 10 handles a load.
- the trunnion shaft 145 includes one or more locator notches 137 that line up over the trunnion cradles 130 . Keying the trunnion shaft 145 to a specific location with respect to the trunnion cradles 130 hinders side-to-side motion of the trunnion shaft 145 .
- One option for keying the trunnion shaft 145 in a specific location incudes a trunnion location bore 139 in the trunnion cross member 128 that aligns with the locator notch 137 in the trunnion shaft 145 , and a corresponding trunnion locator pin 141 received in the trunnion locator bore 139 and the locator notch 137 of the trunnion shaft 145 .
- the trunnion locator pin 141 is held in place by one of the fasteners 135 .
- the combination of the locator notch 137 and the locator pin 141 effectively keeps the trunnion shaft 145 from lateral movement and rotational movement.
- FIG. 11 a single vertical mast carriage support 124 is shown.
- the vertical mast carriage support 124 includes the guide channel 125 .
- the guide channel 125 is generally C-shaped (when looking down the channel) and includes a back edge 131 .
- Releasably coupled to the back edge 131 of the vertical mast carriage support 124 is the optional wear plate 127 .
- the wear plate 127 is configured to take the wear from the sliders (elements 155 in FIG. 1 ) as the pantograph mechanism is actuated from an extended position to a retracted position (and vice versa).
- the wear plate 127 is coupled to the back edge 131 of the vertical mast carriage support 124 with fasteners 133 .
- the wear plate 127 only extends partially up the vertical mast carriage support 124 where the sliders 155 would be in contact during movement.
- an additional wear plate 127 may be releasably coupled to the front edge of the guide channel 125 .
- Wear plates 127 may also be included in the opposite guide channel 125 .
- FIGS. 12 and 13 an example double reach pantograph assembly with the pantograph mechanism is shown.
- the pantograph assembly 20 illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 may be referred to as a double length pantograph assembly and may be used with a mast and/or lift truck as described above.
- the pantograph assembly 20 comprises a mast carriage assembly 220 coupled for vertical movement on a mast (not shown) of the truck, a fork carriage assembly 280 , and a pantograph mechanism 240 for extension/retraction of the fork carriage assembly 280 , to effect horizontal movement of the fork carriage assembly 280 relative to the mast carriage assembly 220 .
- the general description of the mast carriage assembly and the fork carriage assembly are as described above with respect to FIGS. 1-7 .
- the pantograph mechanism 240 incudes a first pair of laterally spaced apart inner arms 242 a having first ends 244 a that are pivotably coupled the to the mast carriage assembly 220 .
- Each of the first pair of inner arms 242 a has a second end 246 a .
- the pantograph extension mechanism 240 further includes a first pair of laterally spaced outer arms 252 a having first ends 254 a slidably coupled to the guide channels or tracks of the vertical mast carriage supports as described above with respect the similar features shown in FIGS. 1-7 .
- Each of the first pair of outer arms 252 a has a second end 256 a .
- the pantograph extension mechanism 240 incudes a second pair of laterally spaced apart inner arms 242 b having first ends 244 b that are pivotably coupled to the second ends 256 a of the first pair of outer arms 252 a .
- Each of the second pair of laterally spaced apart inner arms 242 b has a second end 246 b that includes a slider 247 (not visible) that travels in a corresponding track formed on the fork carriage assembly 280 , as described above with respect to FIGS. 1-7 .
- the slider 247 may be round and may be able to rotate, for example as a roller. Other shapes, such as square and/or rotational fixed sliders are also contemplated.
- the pantograph extension mechanism 240 further includes a second pair of laterally spaced outer arms 252 b having first ends 254 b pivotably coupled to the second ends 246 a of the first pair of inner arms 242 a .
- Each of the second pair of laterally spaced apart outer arms 252 has a second end 256 b pivotably coupled to the fork carriage assembly 280 .
- FIG. 14 depicts a block diagram of a vehicle 1400 equipped with pantograph assembly 10 .
- FIG. 14 depicts a schematic arrangement of a hydraulic system and associated components located on vehicle 1400 .
- the hydraulic system includes hydraulic integrated circuit 132 , described above.
- Hydraulic integrated circuit 132 in the depicted embodiment, is fluidly coupled to a selector valve 1402 that can be located on vehicle 1400 .
- Selector valve 1402 is coupled to hydraulic integrated circuit 132 via a pair of hoses 1404 .
- the connection is shown as direct, as described above and as depicted in FIG. 7
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 may couple to selector valve 1402 via hydraulic junction 194 (seen in FIG. 7 ), as may be necessary to ensure appropriate hose routing for a given implementation.
- Other embodiments may be able to achieve appropriate house routing without requiring a junction block.
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 may be secured to the pantograph assembly 10 by attachment to the back side (facing the operator cab of vehicle 1400 ), near the top of the mast carriage assembly 120 .
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 may be coupled to the top of or an upward facing surface of trunnion cross member 128 , allowing for easy replacement or servicing of the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 .
- Hydraulic integrated circuit 132 is further coupled to one or more hydraulic components, as discussed above. In the example depicted in FIG.
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 is coupled to hydraulic ram 160 , for extending the pantograph mechanism, to tilting hydraulic unit 188 , for tiling forks attached to the fork carriage assembly, and to a side shift hydraulic unit 1406 , for laterally shifting the position of the forks attached to the fork carriage assembly.
- Other hydraulic components may additionally or alternatively be coupled to the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 , depending on the requirements of a given implementation.
- Hoses 1404 may, in embodiments, comprise a pair of hydraulic hoses which can act as send and return lines for pressurized hydraulic fluid.
- selector valve 1402 can selectively alternate between which of the pair of hydraulic hoses 1404 is the send, and the return lines.
- the send line is typically continuously subjected to high pressure hydraulic fluid regardless of whether a hydraulic component is actuated, while the return line may only be subjected to high pressure hydraulic fluid when a hydraulic component, such as hydraulic ram 160 or tilting hydraulic unit 188 , is actuated.
- a hydraulic component such as hydraulic ram 160 or tilting hydraulic unit 188
- configuring the selector valve 1402 to alternate the send and return lines between each hose of the pair of hoses may reduce wear on the hydraulic hoses 1404 by alternating which hose is subjected to continual hydraulic fluid pressure.
- hydraulic integrated circuit 1402 can be simplified in operation by only needing to change fluid routing to a selected component.
- each hydraulic component typically operates by accepting hydraulic fluid into one compartment while discharging from a second compartment.
- the compartments are divided by a moveable partition that prevents bypass of hydraulic fluid, such as a piston within a cylinder, which is coupled to a shaft to transmit force imparted by the hydraulic fluid upon the piston as the piston moves in response.
- the piston bisects the cylinder into two compartments on either side of the piston, with one compartment typically carrying the shaft to exit the cylinder, to allow the shaft to transmit the force imparted by the hydraulic fluid. Pressurizing the hydraulic fluid in one compartment causes the piston to attempt to move within the cylinder to expand the compartment and, as a result, impart a corresponding force to the coupled shaft.
- the direction of the piston's (and hence the shaft's) travel depends upon which compartment is pressurized.
- the compartment that is not pressurized is configured to allow hydraulic fluid to flow from the compartment, to facilitate the piston moving.
- a hydraulic component such as the hydraulic ram 160 can extend by pressurizing the compartment opposite the shaft, and can retract by pressurizing the compartment carrying the shaft.
- hydraulic integrated circuit 132 need only couple each of the pair of hoses 1404 with a line to each of the compartments of the hydraulic ram 160 without regard to which line is pressurized.
- Selector valve 1402 thus controls either the extension or retraction of the hydraulic ram 160 depending upon which of hoses 1404 is pressurized.
- one line can always be dedicated as the pressurized line of hoses 1404 .
- the hydraulic integrated circuit 132 can be configured to selectively couple the pressurized line to either line connected to the first or second compartment of hydraulic ram 160 to allow selecting between extension and retraction.
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